ESOPHAGEAL VARICES
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New study aims to stop deadly bleeding in liver disease patients
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study looks at two treatments—endoscopy and a procedure called TIPS—to prevent repeat bleeding in people with high blood pressure in the liver (portal hypertension) that causes swollen veins in the stomach or esophagus. Over 1,000 adults who have had a bleeding episode will …
Matched conditions: ESOPHAGEAL VARICES
Sponsor: Shanghai Zhongshan Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 26, 2026 05:42 UTC
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New stent technique aims to prevent deadly bleeding in liver disease patients
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests a new way to use a stent (a small tube) in the liver to lower blood pressure and prevent dangerous bleeding from enlarged veins in people with cirrhosis. The new method uses a smaller balloon to open the stent, which may reduce side effects like confusion. About …
Matched conditions: ESOPHAGEAL VARICES
Phase: NA • Sponsor: West China Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 20, 2026 11:56 UTC
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Blood tests may predict bleeding risk in kids with liver disease
Diagnosis Not yet recruitingThis study looks at whether non-invasive tests (like blood counts and spleen size) can accurately predict the presence and severity of esophageal varices in children with portal hypertension. Researchers will compare these markers to the gold-standard endoscopic exam in 51 childr…
Matched conditions: ESOPHAGEAL VARICES
Sponsor: Assiut University • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated May 18, 2026 12:02 UTC
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Ultrasound may replace risky scope for liver patients
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at whether a simple, painless ultrasound can predict the risk of dangerous bleeding from enlarged veins in the esophagus (varices) in people with liver cirrhosis. Researchers will measure spleen size and a key vein's width on ultrasound and compare those results …
Matched conditions: ESOPHAGEAL VARICES
Sponsor: Assiut University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 18, 2026 12:02 UTC